When
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Where
Elliott Park (Course Map will be emailed), Evanston IL
Distances
10K · 1 Mile · 5K · Half
About this race
☕️ Race Overview
- Date: 2025-09-27
- Location: Elliott Park, Evanston, IL
- Course Map: Will be emailed
- Details: Run will sell-out QUICK!
🏃♂️ Race Details
- Waves: Smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
- All Ages: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
- Support: No equipment or setup, pure run with our coordinators.
- Fitness Journey: We support your fitness journey with local running clubs.
🕒 Timing
- Optional Timing: You may track your time on an app and submit your times.
- No Chips: No timing chips for a stress-free run!
- Tracking Help: Ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
🎁 What You Get (Swag Bag)
- Running T-Shirt: Shipped to the address you register with (US only).
- Finisher's Towel: Or giveaway included.
- Finisher's Medal!
- Online Results: Access to results and Certificate of Completion.
📦 Packet Pickup
- Direct Shipping: No hassle of picking up packets required!
- Race Bibs: Provided on race day.
- Shipping Info: Please provide your full, correct US mailing address.
📅 Race Updates
- Email Updates: Final update will be emailed the Wednesday before the race.
- Course Maps: Final details including course maps will be shared.
🔄 Last Minute Registrations
- Accepting Registrations: Yes, last minute sign-ups are allowed.
- Shirt Shipping: Shirts may arrive after the race: wear any appropriate shirt.
✉️ Wave Times
- Wave A: 7:30 AM
- Wave B: 8:00 AM
- Wave C: 8:30 AM
- Late Runners: Can run upon arrival: coordinators stay three hours after the first wave.
🌐 Virtual Run Option
- Training Pack: Digital tools included for support.
- Anytime, Anywhere: Run at your convenience and submit results after finishing.
🤝 Sponsorships & Business Promotion
- Sponsorship Opportunity: Become a sponsor and showcase your business!
- More Info: Visit https://www.thebestraces.com/events.
👥 Team Glo Volunteers
- Join Us: Help put on runs for the community and achieve goals.
- Volunteer Form: Fill out here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/.
💖 Charity Initiatives
- Join the Journey: Find out more at www.thebestracesjourney.com.
- Log Miles: Every mile you log after the race, we’ll donate $1 to charity!
- Fundraising: Note that fundraising is optional.
🔗 Registration Link
- Sign Up: Register here!
Course map
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